It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).

Also known as zhenjiang vinegar, this rich sauce is used as a braising liquid in Asian cooking and also as a dressing or dipping sauce.

3 slices fresh ginger root, finely chopped
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
Combine the ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, and salt in a blender or food processor. Mix well until blended. Use anywhere you want a more pungent vinegar taste (substitute in equal amounts of vinegar called for in a recipe).
Store leftovers in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.

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